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Spotlighton events in Giles

and Monroe Counties

Quote of the Week

Giles County Shooting Association will have a meeting March 26th, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Post 68, Narrows, Va.

******The GEA Employ-

ees FCU Annual Credit Union meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, 2020 at GHS has been post-poned to a later date.

******The Giles County Board

of Social Services will hold its regular meeting on Tues-day, March 24, 2020, at 5:00 pm at the Department of Social Services in Nar-rows. Please use the back door entrance to attend the meeting.

Right tools for the jobMost homeowners will complete some type of pruning of trees, shrubs, bushes

and other plants in their yards. Follow these tips when selecting the right tools for each specific job. Choosing tools wisely maximizes beauty and minimizes damage.

Pruning trees and shrubs require particular tools to properly do the job

(StatePoint) If you are like most homeowners, you need to prune trees, shrubs, bushes and other plants in your yard from time to time. But do you know which tool is best suited for each particu-lar job? Experts say that choosing tools wisely is key to maximizing beauty, and minimizing damage to plants.

There are a few things to keep in mind as you go about selecting tools for your pruning jobs, big and small, and landscape designer Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground in Atlanta, Ga., is sharing a few insights to get you started:

• For most basic prun-ing around the yard, by-pass or hand pruners, also known as garden or pruning shears, are go-to tools. Best for making clean cuts through living plants and tree branches, they work much like a set of heavy-duty scissors and are capable of getting into tight spots for close, precise cuts. Scott advises against a common pitfall here: the

urge to save money.“Since pruning shears

see so much use, it makes sense to buy the best ones you can afford. From my experience, inexpensive models simply don’t last very long,” he says. “A well-cared for, high-qual-ity set of bypass pruners however can be a lifetime investment for the average homeowner.”

• For larger branches, Scott says anvil-style shears can be a good choice, which feature one sharp blade closing against a flat, wide blade and work much like a knife cutting against a cutting board. However, he warns that they should be used se-lectively, as they crush plant stems more than bypass-style pruners.

• When it comes to branches of more than 1/2-inch (12.7 millime-ters) in diameter, loppers are the best choice. Like hand pruning tools, there are bypass loppers, which operate much like a large, long-handled set of bypass shears, while anvil-style loppers use just one cut-

ting blade.“Bypass loppers gen-

erally cut with more preci-sion, while anvil-style lop-pers are typically capable of generating more cutting force,” Scott said.

Still have questions? New online resources can help. Scott has partnered with Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commer-cial mowers and equipment on a new video series for DIY homeowners called “Done in a Weekend.” Among the videos is “Cut It Out,” which explains the differences between differ-ent pruning tools, as well as provides tips for pruning more effectively with less effort. To view the video, as well as access the other videos in the series, which cover a range of home and garden topics, visit Exmark.com/DIY.

Regular pruning is necessary to keep your yard looking beautiful and well-maintained as well as to improve the health of plants. Be sure you’re equipped with the proper tools and knowledge to do so effectively.

Easy ways to extend your living area and spend more time in outdoor spaces

(S ta tePoin t ) When warmer weather arrives, it’s all about spending time in your home’s outdoor spaces. Here are a few new ideas for transforming your porch, deck or yard into an oasis of relaxation.

Spruce UpBefore getting down to

brass tacks, it’s time to give your outdoor spaces a once-over and note what basic maintenance and clean-ing are needed; be sure to sweep up porches and decks of debris, dust off and move outdoor furniture out of storage and prune trees and plants that need it. This may be a good time to refinish or re-stain an older deck in need of some tender loving care. Want to add a splash of color to the space? Give some time-worn wooden furniture a new paint job in a bold hue.

Power UpTo match the t rue

comfort of indoor life to your home’s outdoor spaces, you’ll need a safe, code-compliant and un-obtrusive way to power fans, lighting, entertain-ment, electric appliances and more.

To add an outlet to raised

outdoor floors, porches and decks, consider installing a Deck Outlet Cover from Hubbell TayMac. Accom-modating two power cords, it lets you put the power where you want it -- in a safe place where people are less likely to trip over cords.

Weatherproof, UV re-sistant and durable even in harsh environments, it also features a low-profile design that meets ADA standards, and an attrac-tive slip-resistant texture available in gray, white and bronze.

FurnishGiven the broad scope

of weatherproof furnish-ings, cushions, pillows and even rugs available on the market today, there is abso-lutely no reason that your outdoor spaces can’t offer the same level of comfort and beauty as any den or living room, especially now that you’ve supplied your outdoor space with electrical power and the flexibility to install such amenities as an entertain-ment center, ceiling fans and even chandeliers.

Just be sure every-thing you install is weath-

erproofed and protected against the elements, and that you select only out-door-grade products. How-ever, you can extend the life of certain items by taking extra precautions during extreme weather and the off-season.

By giving your home’s outdoor spaces the same attention to detail as the indoors, you can extend your living spaces and even create new “rooms” in which to dine, relax and entertain.

Home and Garden

511 Mt. Lake Ave., Pearisburg, VA540-921-3434

Spring is almost here, and this is a great time to get your home and garden in shape for summer. Don’t miss our special guide in the April 1st edition for hints on beautifying your home and garden, handy tips, and more.

You’ll also find advertisements from local dealers who carry the supplies you need. Read the Home and Garden Guide and create your own great outdoors!

To advertise in the Home & Garden Guide, call 540-921-3434.

Advertising deadline will be March 18.

NRV Regional Household

Hazardous Waste Collection Day Residents served by the New River Resource Authority are

invited to participate in the Regions HHW Event on

Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

in the Rear Parking Lot of Pulaski County High School Questions regarding the types of material accepted may be directed to your locality in Radford 731-3631, Pulaski PSA 674-8720, Giles PSA 921-2525, Dublin 674- 4798

Blacksburg 443-1212, Christiansburg 382-6128, NRRA 674-1677 or MRSWA 381-2820.

NO COMMERCIAL WASTE or COMMERCIAL VEHICLES will be accepted for HHW

COMMERCIAL WASTE & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DOCUMENT SHREDDING & ELECTRONIC WASTE

This program is sponsored by

The New River Resource Authority

NRV Regional Household HazardousWaste Collection DayResidents served by the New River Resource Authority are invited to participate in the Regions HHW Event on Saturday, April 11th, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Radford University Student Outdoor Recreation Complex, Lot BL 309 E. Main Street, Radford, Va. (where Burlington Bldg. used to be) Questions regarding the types of material accepted may be directed to your locality in Radford 731-3631, Pulaski PSA 674-8720, Giles PSA 921-2525, Dublin 674-4798, Blacksburg 443-1212, Chirstiansburg 382-6128, NRRA 674-1677, MRSWA 381-2820.

NO COMMERCIAL WASTE or COMMERCIAL VEHICLES will be accepted for HHW

COMMERCIAL WASTE & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES WILL BE

This program is sponsored by The New River Resource Authority

ACCEPTED FOR DOCUMENT SHREDDING & ELECTRONIC WASTE